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Election as President

Name: Election as President
Start: 1807-02-17
Location: Northern Haiti

When: 17 February 1807
Where: Northern Haiti
Part of: Henri Christophe elected first President of the State of Haiti

Henri Christophe was elected President of the State of Haiti on 17 February 1807, transitioning from Provisional Chief to a lifetime presidency with succession powers.

Following the assassination of Emperor Jacques I, Christophe established a separatist government in northern Haiti. On 17 February 1807, he was elected President of the State of Haiti. The 1807 constitution made the post a position for life, allowing him to appoint his successor, solidifying his control over the northern region.

Sources

Henri Christophe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
State of Haiti Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27

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